Water, Bricks, and Booze – A look at SLC’s Dented Brick Distillery

Water, Bricks, and Booze – A look at SLC’s Dented...
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The history of Dented Brick Distillery reads more like a Western novel rather than the founding of one of Utah’s fastest-growing purveyors of fine spirits. A series of events set in motion over a century ago during the Mormon-pioneer era culminates on a “piece of land that was destined for whiskey.” … read more

Whiskey, Gin, Rye—Oh My! Local Spirits in Downtown Park City – Alpine Distilling

Whiskey, Gin, Rye—Oh My! Local Spirits in Downtown Park City...
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With a spirits shop in the window front of 350 Main, Alpine Distilling has partnered with the restaurant to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind gin experience. At this location, a four-course menu paired with creating your very own botanical-infused gin is something unique to the distillery, whose stills are located in Silver Creek. … read more

Mike Brown: Barroom Etiquette!

Mike Brown: Barroom Etiquette!
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For this month’s installment of another booze-themed issue of SLUG Magazine, I thought I’d write a little bit about barroom etiquette, but not from a bartender’s perspective. … read more

The Blessings of Greg Kyte and Comedy Church

The Blessings of Greg Kyte and Comedy Church
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Lord, give us this day our daily Greg—Greg Kyte, that is, and his one-of-a-kind Comedy Church. Recently Kyte, local comedy powerhouse, has become a breed of comedy pastor, priest, bishop and cult-leader wrapped into one with his new show running every other Sunday at Keys on Main. … read more

The Fall of Gondolin

The Fall of Gondolin
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Like Galadriel’s final surrender to the mortality of Middle-earth, The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien, published Aug. 30, 2018, is the final entry in Christopher Tolkien’s long career of publishing his father’s previous drafts and essays. … read more

The Goldblood Collective: DIY Advocates and Screen-Printing Wizards Putting SLC on the Map

The Goldblood Collective: DIY Advocates and Screen-Printing Wizards Putting SLC...
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On a dingy block on South State Street, nestled between two nondescript businesses, sits Goldblood Collective, the multi-faceted business and love child of three local kids with ideas, drive and a passion for music and clothing.  … read more

SLUG Style: Chelsi Hunsaker

SLUG Style: Chelsi Hunsaker
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Chelsi Hunsaker is a finder, stylist and mother. She is also the owner of Scoutt Shop and co-owner of Atelier, a boutique on Pierpont Avenue. … read more

Oh, Cluck … Pretty Bird Food Review

Oh, Cluck … Pretty Bird Food Review
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Let’s talk about the chicken. I don’t know Pretty Bird’s particular process in creating this  scrumptious fried chicken, but it just as well could be a family secret straight outta Nashville. … read more

Skate Photo Feature: Britton Larsen

Skate Photo Feature: Britton Larsen
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Britton Larsen—aka @brittonkindasucks, aka The Wizard of Death (well, according to his Instagram)—is a young shredder. Anytime you see him at SoJo, you will catch him flying around in the bowl. … read more

Mike Brown: Utah Jazz Season Predictions

Mike Brown: Utah Jazz Season Predictions
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With the Jazz season approaching this month, it’s time for me to make my annual season predictions. After last season’s heroics, there’s a genuine excitement about this team locally, while the national media continues to write us off—which is actually a good thing. … read more